Ship Engineers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for ship engineers is $51.90 an hour ($107,940 a year). About 730 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($109,530). Washington ranks 12th of 24 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for ship engineers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.58 | $61,530 |
| 25% of workers | $39.67 | $82,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.90 | $107,940 |
| 75% of workers | $65.10 | $135,400 |
| 90% of workers | $75.64 | $157,340 |
Ship Engineers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $108,900 | 580 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for ship engineers
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $59,160 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $77,900 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $98,980 |
| Avionics Technicians | $91,380 |
| Sailors and Marine Oilers | $66,700 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $73,750 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $63,020 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $91,530 |
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